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18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-The Court of Appeal has ordered the disclosure of contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project…

18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – Industry players in Kenya’s blockchain and fintech sectors have warned that proposed taxes and high licensing requirements…

18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Kenya’s fast-growing creator economy is moving deeper into formal business territory, but industry players are warning that…

18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya,May 18-WPP Scangroup has reshuffled its board, appointing three new non-executive directors while three others exit, in a move…

18 May 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi warns Kenya’s transport strike and fuel price surge could worsen economic pressure as EPRA hikes diesel to Sh242.92 in Nairobi.

18 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 — Ride-hailing boda boda operators abandoned digital apps on Monday and reverted to conventional roadside pick-ups as demand…

17 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – Kenya’s fast-evolving digital assets sector is heading into a regulatory showdown as authorities move to tighten oversight…

17 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – Hotpoint Appliances has partnered with Hisense in a deal aimed at accelerating the adoption of premium smart home and…

17 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17- Martha Karua has come under criticism from Kenyans online over what critics describe as a conscious bias and selective…

16 May 2026 - Data released by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows diesel in Uganda retails at about Sh174.37 per litre, nearly 28 percent…

16 May 2026 - The collective wealth of Sir David and his wife, Lady Beckham, is estimated at £1.2bn, while the Gallaghers are thought to be worth £375m.

16 May 2026 - KNCCI President Erick Rutto said the sharp rise in diesel prices is particularly worrying because the fuel is heavily used in transport,…

15 May 2026 - For Gen Z, the internet is not just a place to post. It is a place to participate, connect, and build income pathways. Climavox Grid positions…

15 May 2026 - The graduation ceremony, held at the Mokowe Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre, brought together county officials, ICT stakeholders and…

15 May 2026 - The agreement was announced during the first-ever IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026, which brought together startups, investors and…

15 May 2026 - The outage occurred after Granma province in eastern Cuba lost power Wednesday night following a sudden drop in frequency on one of the main…

15 May 2026 - The lobby said the tax cut would immediately generate Sh42 billion in GDP output and support more than 36,000 jobs every year by boosting household…

15 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya May 15 – Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has unveiled a…

15 May 2026 - Nyoro said the government should immediately reduce fuel distributors’, retailers’ and wholesalers’ margins by Sh4 per litre from the current average…

15 May 2026 - In a statement, a group representing boda boda riders, matatu operators and tour operators also announced plans for a nationwide strike on Monday to…

15 May 2026 - In 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission had accused the Adanis of paying bribes to Indian officials for high-profile renewable energy…

15 May 2026 - Kiambi replaces Patrick Ochieng Obath, who exits after serving on the company’s board for 13 years.

15 May 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said Kenya remains vulnerable to external shocks as a net importer of petroleum products, with international…

15 May 2026 - Work from home if possible, he urged. Avoid unnecessary foreign travel. Buy less gold. Consume less fuel.

15 May 2026 - DTB’s net interest income rose by 30.8 percent to Sh10.02 billion, reflecting increased earnings from loans and other interest-generating assets.

15 May 2026 - Speaking to Capital in the Morning, motorists, traders and commuters said the sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices will directly affect transport…

15 May 2026 - The subsidy will be paid directly to producers and importers through the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, and will be capped…

15 May 2026 - The corporation plans to reduce management positions from 511 to 336 while addressing an excess workforce of 504 employees through an exit package…

15 May 2026 - A Cuban statement said the meeting was an attempt to improve dialogue and American officials were told Havana was not a threat to US national…

15 May 2026 - The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and enhancing efficiency in the management…

15 May 2026 - The levy, introduced under the Tea Levy Regulations, 2026, took effect on May 1 following publication through Legal Notice No. 56 of April 1, 2026.

15 May 2026 - US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday for more than two hours of talks, describing the US-China relationship as "the…

15 May 2026 - The Japanese firm announced that regulators across the three East African markets had granted exemptions following its planned acquisition of 100…

14 May 2026 - EPRA said the price of Super Petrol will rise by Sh16.65 per litre while Diesel will increase by Sh46.29 per litre. Kerosene prices will remain…

14 May 2026 - The peer-reviewed study shows that annual exports of live reptiles rose sharply from 8,551 individuals in 2013 to 86,330 in 2023, highlighting the…

14 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Crown Paints is ramping up dealer incentives and expanding its regional distribution network as the company navigates…

14 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Customers are set to earn and redeem loyalty points across flights, hotel stays and travel experiences in  a…

14 May 2026 - The sharp reversal from a net profit of 835.84 billion yen a year earlier was largely due to losses stemming from a revamp of its electric vehicle (…

14 May 2026 - the consultancy flagged a proposal to subject merchant service and interchange fees from card payments to withholding tax, saying the move risks…

14 May 2026 - The scheme will offer inpatient and outpatient medical cover through a pooled-risk model aimed at lowering the cost of healthcare access compared to…

14 May 2026 - The court had issued an interim injunction restraining the Tanzania Revenue Authority from enforcing a Tsh400 per kilogram excise levy introduced…

14 May 2026 - Kevin Warsh won confirmation on Wednesday with 54 votes in favour and 45 against. He will succeed Jerome Powell, whose tenure featured multiple…

14 May 2026 - In an interview with state-run media, de la O Levy said there were limited amounts of gas available, but that Cuba's energy system was in a "critical…

14 May 2026 - The lender’s Profit Before Tax rose by 18.1 percent to Sh11.37 billion compared to Sh9.63 billion recorded during a similar period last year.

14 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Project Management Institute Kenya Chapter will host the Government and Public Sector Industry Project Management Conference…

14 May 2026 - Under the new framework, Kenya’s electricity market will include wholesale and retail segments for bulk power supply, alongside expanded regional…

14 May 2026 - Among agencies affected are the Tourism Regulatory Authority, Tourism Research Institute, Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Utalii College, Tourism Fund and…

14 May 2026 - The bond requirement, introduced last year , was intended to reduce visa overstays, according to a notice published by the state department.

13 May 2026 - Under the programme, 3,200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises will be supported to adopt sustainable and commercially viable circular business…

13 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 – The African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) has warned that weak market linkages, limited digital connectivity…